Pride of Lions Trail in Portsmouth

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Hampshire is ready to welcome you for an unforgettable year of culture, coast and great days out. Whether you love historic cities, family‑friendly attractions or beautiful countryside, you’ll find plenty to Hampshire events to enjoy across the county in every season.

Hampshire Events

2026 is packed full with exciting moments to share, and events to enjoy. This summer the Utilita Bowl near Southampton will host six ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup matches between 13th –20th June 2026, making it one of the county’s biggest sporting events of the year. In Portsmouth, the city celebrates its 100th anniversary, with an host of events and a 100 things to see and do - one of the highlights is the fun and colourful summer of lion sculptures dotted across streets and along the seafront, perfect for families, art lovers and anyone looking for a fresh way to explore - on from the 13th July - 13th September (F). 

For three weekends in June, the streets of Basingstoke town centre will be filled with street theatre, acrobatics, and world-class preformances with the Basingstoke Festival, which celebrates its 15th anniversary - free to visit (F). Whilst in Alton Hampshire head along to the Jane Austen Regency week which runs from 19th - 28th June and includes the chance to  join Jane Austen's family at Chawton House for a Regency picnic. Look to the skies in July, as the Farnborough International Airshow returns with its public open day on the 24th July 26, offering the chance to see aircraft and flying displays, augmented reality and hands-on activities and exhibits, whilst Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the beautiful Hydrangea Walk bringing vibrant mid‑to late‑summer colour to woodland paths lined with mature camellias, flourishing hydrangeas and elegant viburnums.

From scenic coastline and vibrant events, to cosy villages, walking trails and great places to eat, Hampshire is the ideal spot for a short break or longer escape. Start planning your 2026 adventure today and make sure you don't miss some of Hampshire top events within your plans.

Spa Day at Hilton Southampton Utilita Bowl

What's on in the Hampshire in May, June and July?

Grab your calendar and take a look at what's happening in Hampshire over the up-coming months with our featured events list or scroll to the bottom and discover hundreds of events happening today, this weekend and across this year.

What's on in Hampshire today?

To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break. 

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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're looking for What's on this weekend or further ahead, whether you're local or visiting the area for the first time, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button. Some of the events below are on the Isle of Wight, as it's easy to hop over on the hovercraft or ferry from Portsmouth or Lymington to the island. 

What's on in Hampshire

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  1. Isle of Wight Walking Festival

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    Islandwide

    Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival, sponsored by Outdooractive, will return in Spring and Autumn 2026.

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    3 Oct 2026to11 Oct 2026
  2. Southampton Summer Sessions

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    Festival

    Southampton

    Southampton Summer Sessions 2026 returns to Guildhall Square in June 2026, transforming the city’s Cultural Quarter into a vibrant open-air concert venue. Across several nights from 12–27 June, the series brings together a diverse line-up of…

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  3. Painting party with The Paint Club at Brewhouse & Kitchen

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    Arts

    Southampton

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    17 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    15 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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  4. Ventnor Illuminated Carnival

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    Carnival

    Ventnor

    Ventnor Illuminated Carnival on the Isle of Wight Join in with the carnival fun of Ventnor's Illuminated procession!

    Carnival route information For the route details please visit the carnival website.

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    15 Aug 2026
  5. Owls by Moonlight

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Sarson Lane, Andover

    Saturday September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17 and October 24

    Doors open 5:30pm | Flying display commences 7pm

    This autumn, venture out into the night with the beautiful owls at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Experience the mystical owls'…

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  6. Newport Main Carnival

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    Carnival

    Newport

    Newport Main Carnival on the Isle of Wight Carnival fever comes to the island's capital town, various locations around Newport.

    Carnival route To view the carnival route map, please visit the carnival website.

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    1 Aug 2026
  7. Fossil Walks with Dinosaur Isle

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    Sandown

    Head out with the team from Dinosaur Isle Museum for a fossil hunting walk. These really popular walks will take you to fantastic locations to find fossils and learn about the geology of the Isle of Wight and about palaeontology. Walks take place in…

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    Dinosaur Isle, Sandown

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    27 July 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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  8. Exclusive Christmas Parties at Oakley Hall

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    Christmas

    Basingstoke

    CHRISTMAS 2026

    Exclusive Christmas Party Nights
    CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN STYLE AT OAKLEY HALL HOTEL, BASINGSTOKE!
    Get ready for an unforgettable Christmas Party Night at our charming countryside hotel. The room will be exclusively yours where you can…

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    1 Nov 2026to30 Dec 2026Open 18:00 - 23:50
  9. 1940s Weekend at Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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    Heritage & History

    HAVENSTREET

    Enjoy a memorable day of nostalgia for the whole family and be immersed in the sights and sounds of England during the 1940s at this years Isle of Wight Steam Railway 1940's weekend.

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    4 July 2026to5 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  10. Simply Aston Martin

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    New Forest

    We are delighted to announce the return of Simply Aston Martin on Sunday 23 August 2026.

    All Aston Martin owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum complex for a superb day out for both Aston Martin owners and…

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    23 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  11. Round the Island Race Sailing

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    Southampton

    Spend a leisurely day on the Solent, enjoying the spectacle of the Round the Island Yacht Race from the great viewing platform of the Shieldhall! The race regularly attracts over 1,700 boats and around 16,000 sailors, making it one of the largest…

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    11 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  12. Monthly Moon Yoga at Butser Ancient Farm

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    Health & Wellbeing

    Waterlooville

    Join us round the fire in one of our historic buildings for an evening of yoga, relaxation, and personal growth in one of our monthly yoga classes.

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    Butser Ancient Farm, Hampshire

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    24 July 2026Open 18:45 - 21:00
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    25 Sept 2026Open 18:45 - 21:00
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  13. Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix

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    Sporting Event

    Portsmouth

    SailGP returns to the UK with fast and furious racing set to take place right here in Portsmouth.

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    25 July 2026to26 July 2026
  14. Parrot Play & Ball Challenge

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    Farnham

    Take play to the next level as over 1,000 metres of channels weave throughout the Park! Watch balls roll, bounce, and skip along the twists and turns, creating a thrilling, interactive spectacle that kids will love to explore and chase.

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    23 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
  15. Heritage Open Day Docks Cruise

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    General event

    Southampton

    Shieldhall Southampton Docks Cruise to mark Heritage Open Days, at a very special price of £19.55 per adult ticket, reflecting the date of launch of Steamship Shieldhall! Pass the four cruise ships Arvia, Borealis, Mein Schiff 2 and Norwegian Star…

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    13 Sept 2026Open 16:00 - 18:00
  16. Simply Italian

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    New Forest

    Simply Italian, sponsored by Hendy Fiat, will return on Sunday 27 September 2026.

    All Italian car owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum complex for a superb day out for both owners and enthusiasts.

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    27 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  17. Jazz Sunday Lunch

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    Music

    Fareham

    Created by our dedicated team of chefs, our Sunday lunch is a firm favourite for any celebration, occasion or treat. Join us for a delicious lunch and enjoy the background sounds of The Swing Rhythms Trio.

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    12 July 2026Open 12:30 - 14:30
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  18. Beaulieu Supercar Weekend

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    New Forest

    Beaulieu Supercar Weekend will return on Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 August 2026. This must-see family spectacular brings some of the world's most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu.

    This event is a must for all supercar enthusiasts, providing an…

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    1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  19. Regency Fathers' Day: The Knight Family Picnic

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Chawton

    Hosted by Caroline Jane Knight, Jane Austen's fifth great-niece and the last of her nieces to grow up at Chawton House, this joyful afternoon brings together Caroline's parents and family members for a celebration of Jane's enduring legacy. Mingle…

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    Chawton House, Hampshire

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    21 June 2026Open 12:00 - 14:30
  20. Lymington Seafood Festival

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    Festival

    Lymington

    This 10-12th July the Lymington Seafood Festival gets set to celebrate its 10th birthday. The event has grown into one of the south coasts leading food festivals with sell out crowds sampling delicious seafood, live music, the best local chefs…

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    10 July 2026to12 July 2026